Public charity · Nashville
Nashville Rescue Mission
In 2024 it gave 3 grants worth $2 million to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $5,375 to $2 million.
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 3 totaling $2 million
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $5,375 to $2 million (the middle half of its Tennessee grants over $5,000, the only ones its filing lists)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $14,820, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Wilson County · plus 2 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 67% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 2 of 3.
- Total giving that year
- $2 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2M | $2M | 3 |
| 2023 | $2.5M | $2M | 1 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
Public charities don't report how to apply on their IRS return. Check its website for open grant rounds, or search GrantMe for its programs.
Board and officers
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- Eric WardChair
- Elizabeth MorrisonVice-chair
- Ann MurphySecretary
- Dennis ChenTreasurer
- Mike BaasBoard member
- Scott CarrollBoard member
- Gary CordellBoard member
- Caroline DowdBoard member
- James HiattBoard member
- Andrew JacksonBoard member
- Tahirah KingBoard member
- Diane LeblancBoard member
- Chris MilamBoard member
- Joey MossBoard member
- Leellen Phillips-CogginBoard member
- Brooks SmithBoard member
- Caroline SmithBoard member
- Angela StoneBoard member
- Joseph WoodsonBoard member
- Darren WrightBoard member
- Glenn CranfieldPres/ceo
- Joyce FloresVp of ministries
- Mary DeloachVp of hr
- Sam SipleVp of development
- William EldridgeVp of operations
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Provide clothing / supplies (1 grant)
- Provide food /supplies (1 grant)
- Provide hygiene supplies (1 grant)
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creating An Environment of Success | Nashville, Davidson County | Provide clothing / supplies | $2M |
| Josephs Storehouse | Lebanon, Wilson County | Provide food /supplies | $15K |
| Room in the Inn | Nashville, Davidson County | Provide hygiene supplies | $5,375 |
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